MMSD has been without a communications director since the departure of Tim LeMonds amid public controversy last year. His replacement, Edell Fiedler, promises transparency and accountability.
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Thursday's press conference was the first time Madison has heard directly from Gothard since his hiring was announced Feb. 26, as he has declined all interview requests from Madison media.
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MADISON, Wis. -- Dr. Joe Gothard, the new Madison Metropolitan School District superintendent, visited staff and students Thursday to explain his mission for the district and answer student questions.
The proposed cuts to Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools are set to eliminate hundreds of full-time positions across numerous departments, drastically reduce department budgets by up to 60 percent and impact afterschool programs.